I have no problems with massies knowledge of augustus and the era, and no doubt that his fictionalised account is soundly based. Tiberius himself, a man who forced to divorce his wife to marry augustus own daughter julia, forced to become emperor and so bitter as to treat julia and her children so brutally that each one in turn committed suicide just to get away from him. Charlemagne and roland has a framing story, in which michael scott, tutor of the young frederick the great, illustrates the political points he wants to get across to his pupil using the lives of the books title characters. Frank and forceful, this putative autobiography tells his story from the assassination of caesar, through his military, political and personal struggles to his final days as. Tiberius is a 1991 historical novel by scottish writer allan massie, about the roman emperor tiberius. Allan massie was born on 19 october 1938 in singapore, and was educated at trinity college, glenalmond and trinity college, cambridge. Buy augustus sceptre 21s by allan massie from amazons fiction books store. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. When the two families come together, beckys blind father recognises the voice of the former ss officer, and sets off a chain of events that to varying degrees damage everyone at that meeting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the year 1980, allan massie published his second novel titled, the last peacock, which scooped the highly coveted fredrick niven award.
Massie succeeds admirably in bringing to life the architect of imperial rome and the society that surrounded him. A book in the imperial series a novel by allan massie the first in an acclaimed series of historical novelsincluding tiberius and caesar reconstructs the lost memoirs of augustus, recounting the life of the founder of the roman empire in his own frank, forceful style. Augustus was the founder of the roman empire, adopted son of julius caesar, friend and later foe of mark antony, patron of horace and virgil. Augustus imperial by allan massie book cover, description, publication history. The book is brilliantly written, and while typical in its wavering authensity in the genre of historical fiction, at the same time, massie manages to keep the facts straight. Allan massie is currently considered a single author. Allan massie is the awardwinning author of many novels, including his roman quartet, antony, augustus, tiberius and caesar, as well.
If you really like your roman imperial history, or would like to learn more, this is a great place to start. Aug 31, 2008 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. All the drama of graves i, claudius with an added mordant humour spectator. Massie begins with augustus, the successor to julius caesar, who ruled the roman empire for forty one years and oversaw the beginnings of an extended peace, the pax romana. Augustus by allan massie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Claudius the god by robert graves and augustus by allan massie are two such books. Apart from publishing singles, allan massie is also the author of various trilogies and book series many of which include historical novels such as caesar, caligula, tiberius and many others. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to all books. Massie s recreation of the period is concise and orderly. Colin waters spoke to allan massie about war, nationalism, and the dangers of idealism.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Tiberius loss accentuates his brooding disposition and convinces him that men are ruled by their weaknesses. Augustus was the founder of the roman empire, adopted son of julius caesar, friend and later foe of mark antony, patron of horace and virgil frank and forceful, this putative autobiography tells his story from the assassination of caesar, through his military, political and personal struggles to his final days as. A comparative essay of i cladius by robert graves and. Allan massie is a scottish author of historical fiction, political thrillers, contemporary fiction novels, and nonfiction books. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. May or may not have a dust jacket usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the massie, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. He has lived in the scottish borders for the last 25 years, and now lives in selkirk. Augustus by allan massie and a great selection of related books. Augustus longlost autobiography is composed of two books. In allan massie s fictional account of the life of augustus there is a similar awareness of the way that political life is all about reacting to unpredictable realities. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. The first covers the years between julius caesars assassination and the battle of actium, when young octavius later augustus, and by senatorial edict.
Allan massie is the awardwinning author of twentyfive novels, including the roman series antony, augustus, tiberius, caesar, neros heirs and caligula, as well as several works of nonfiction. Allan johnstone massie cbe frsl frse born 16 october 1938 is a scottish journalist, columnist, sports writer and novelist. His book augustus is a vivid, detailed account from the view of octavian. Allan johnstone massie cbe frsl frse is a scottish journalist, columnist, sports writer and novelist. The final page is a bonus that brought me up short. Allan massie is the awardwinning author of many novels, including his roman quartet, antony, augustus, tiberius and caesar, as well as several works of nonfiction. Allan massie is the awardwinning author of many novels, including his roman quartet antony, augustus, tiberius and caesar as well as several works of nonfiction. Allan massie was born on 19 october 1938 in singapore, and was educated at trinity college, glenalmond and. Allan massie is the awardwinning author of many novels, including his roman quartet antony, augustus, tiberius and caesar. That is exactly how he is portrayed in this account.
The protagonists in these novels, claudius and augustus, were both emperors of rome at the height of its power making them ideal candidates for such a work. Alan massies novel on augustus is both detailed and engaging, an excellent commentary on the man who probably did more to shape the roman empire than. Another fictionalized biography from british veteran massie of an ancient great let the emperor speak, 1987, etc. Augustus reconstruct the lost memoirs of augustus, true founder of the. A novelized account of augustus from the killing of julius caesar until augustuss own death. Allan massie lives deep in the scottish borders where distractions are few, especially if, like him, you do not drive. Augustus imperial by allan massie fantastic fiction.
Allan massies latest bordeaux novel is another fine. In allan massies fictional account of the life of augustus there is a similar awareness of the way that political life is all about reacting to unpredictable realities. Following the cryptic directions he sent me, after three wrong roads, a. Massie states that he cannot explain how the ambitious, coldblooded octavian evolved into the revered, humane augustus, but his actions show that this transformation occurred. In the caesars, allan massie presents a history of rome in the first century b. It is the second in the series of novels massie wrote about the early roman emperors. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. Frank and forceful, this putative autobiography tells his story from the assassination of caesar, through. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Augustus 1995 read online free book by allan massie in epub.
Augustus was the founder of the roman empire, adopted son of julius caesar. W by allan massie augustus was the founder of the roman empire, adopted son of julius caesar, friend and later foe of mark antony, patron of horace and virgil. He lives in the scottish borders and writes for the daily telegraph and the scotsman. Allan massie books list of books by author allan massie. Clever, witty and original, allan massie writes under the name of the emperor who everyone remembers for being bloody and cruel. Caesar available for download and read online in other formats. Aug 07, 2009 surviving, by allan massie massies lurid plot is mostly just a balance for much softer, sadder apprehensions of common disappointment and ageing, says ben jeffery ben jeffery. He began his career as a teacher 196071 at drumtochty castle school, and also taught english as a second language in rome 19725. He lives in the scottish borders and writes for the daily telegraph, scotsman and for the spectator, where he has a regular column. May not look good on your bookcase after reading and probably not suitable as a present unless hard to find elsewhere most images are stock photos. Allan was educated at glenalmond and trinity college, cambridge. Augustus 1995 read online free book by allan massie in.
Augustus is a 1986 historical novel by scottish writer allan massie, the first of a highly regarded series of novels about the movers and makers of imperial rome. He does so far more effectively than all the hefty volumes of. This is one of the best of allan massie s books on rome. Augustus by allan massie used very good 9780340412244. Also a journalist and critic of fiction, he writes regularly for the scotsman, sunday times scotland and the scottish daily mail and contributes to. An attempt to get inside the head of a very difficult man, faced with the almost impossible task of running an empire he had inherited, almost against his will. A nazi war criminals son and a holocaust survivors daughter decide to get married in the pleasant, middleclass conformity of sixties argentina. See all books authored by allan massie, including royal stuarts. Allan massie is a prolific scottish novelist, an historian and literary editor, as well as a lively and. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Surviving, by allan massie massies lurid plot is mostly just a balance for much softer, sadder apprehensions of common disappointment and ageing, says ben jeffery ben jeffery. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership.
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